Is it Jupiter?
Is it Jupiter?
Hi all, I was at my carpark 'top storey' when I noticed an extremely bright object in the sky. So I took out my Iphone and used the GOSKYWATCH app and it says that the bright object is in fact Jupiter? Is that correct? Because if it is, I would be very happy! Super excited for the answer.
Most definitely yes! if the sky was clear enough, you should also see a very tight bunch of 5-7 stars below jupiter naked eyes. Then, below them and a bit to your right, the great Orion Constellation and its beautiful bunch of stars and nebula at the dagger area. All before our own Star rises. Keep the excitement alive!
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welcome, you have seen your first self-aware naked eye planet !
Saturn should be easy to spot too although not as bright. Look for bright Acturus and Spica and the third bright "star" in the vicinity is Saturn!
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Saturn should be easy to spot too although not as bright. Look for bright Acturus and Spica and the third bright "star" in the vicinity is Saturn!
Cheers
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